The Company
FPS is a Canadian based company that has been supplying system hardware/software and services to international customers for more than 40 years. FPS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. under the legal name Babcock & Wilcox FPS Inc.
By providing exceptional expertise and technical knowledge FPS has become a trusted world class leader in the supply of control solutions and instrumentation for electrical utilities, pulp and paper processing plants, petro-chemical facilities.
Our outstanding customer service and industry knowledge distinguish FPS as a leader in the industry. FPS is highly active in the research and development of new and existing products. A dedicated team of professionals is constantly working towards innovative solutions. This approach has allowed FPS to continually refine our product line, and develop new products as we focus on the future.
Please visit our web site to learn more about our company at www.fossil.ca
Job Description
We are seeking a Computer Drafting Team Lead to oversee and coordinate Autodesk 2D CAD and 3D Inventor activities, reporting directly to the Vice President - Product Engineering.
This role is responsible for managing drafting workflow, ensuring drawing quality and consistency, and leading a multidisciplinary team supporting both electrical/control system and mechanical drafting deliverables. The position will play a key role in interfacing between engineering and drafting functions, ensuring that all drawings are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with FPS standards and project requirements.
The Drafting Team Lead will manage incoming drafting requests, establish priorities, and assign work across a team of CAD technicians while maintaining visibility on project schedules and deliverables. A working knowledge of electrical and control system drawings is required, including electrical cabinet layouts, wiring diagrams, and Boolean logic diagrams. The role requires the ability to review and interpret engineering markups, engage with engineers to resolve ambiguities, and ensure that all drawings meet clarity, completeness, and quality expectations prior to release. The role will also include oversight of drafting-related document control activities, including drawing filing, revision/status tracking, transmittal coordination, and use of customer-specific transmittal platforms where required.
The Drafting Team Lead will be responsible for the overall coordination of the drafting group, which includes both 2D electrical/layout drafting and 3D mechanical drafting disciplines. This role will work closely with the Lead Mechanical Drafter to align priorities, manage shared resources, and address overlapping project requirements. Technical responsibility for Inventor modeling and mechanical drafting will remain with the mechanical drafting group, while the Drafting Team Lead will provide technical direction and support for electrical drafting, cabinet layout, logic drawings, and related 2D drafting requirements. The role will also include people management responsibilities, including performance reviews, vacation approvals, and supporting the development, training, and workload planning of drafting personnel.
A structured transition period of approximately one year will be provided to allow for knowledge transfer from the current Drafting Manager, ensuring continuity in processes, standards, and team leadership.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Manage and prioritize all drafting workload, ensuring alignment with project schedules and engineering deliverables
- Assign and coordinate drafting tasks across a team of CAD technicians
- Lead a drafting group of approximately seven personnel.
- Interface with engineers to review markups, clarify requirements, and resolve drawing-related issues
- Review electrical, cabinet layout, and Boolean logic drawings for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with FPS standards
- Ensure adherence to company drafting standards, naming conventions, and revision control practices
- Oversee drawing quality prior to acceptance and release
- Oversee drafting-related document control activities, including drawing filing, revision and status tracking, transmittal preparation, and use of customer-specific transmittal platforms where required.
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary drafting activities between electrical and mechanical teams
- Work with the lead 2D and mechanical drafters to support onboarding, technical training, and development of drafting personnel within each discipline.
- Conduct employee performance reviews and support team development
- Review and approve vacation requests and manage team availability
- Support onboarding and training of drafting personnel, including participation in a structured transition from the current Drafting Manager
Required Qualifications
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a drafting or technical environment
- Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated experience with electrical and control system drawings, including PLC cabinet layouts and wiring diagrams
- Strong understanding of electrical principles and industrial control systems
- Working knowledge of PLC systems and Boolean logic as applied to control system drawings
- Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering markups and technical documentation
- Strong organizational and workload management skills
- Effective communication skills with the ability to interface between engineering and drafting teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D)
- Experience with Inventor or other 3D CAD platforms
- Experience in industrial control systems
- Familiarity with drawing standards, QA/QC processes, and document control systems
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary drafting teams
Benefits
- RRSP Co-contribute
- Health Spending Account
- Dental and Medical Coverage
- Post-Secondary Education Assistance for Children
- Gym Membership
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartmouth, NS B3B 1N5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Nova Scotia, Canada?
Work Location: In person
